ABDISAMAD ISHAQ
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Direct Support Professional and caregiver focused on helping adults with daily living tasks, medication management, and personalized care plans. Experience includes meal planning, transportation scheduling, progress notes, and maintaining safe, clean spaces while supporting client independence and reliable service delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant|
Ceder Adult Daycare Service center
Minneapolis, MN
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinated logistics for activities and events.
- Assisted clients with schedules, sign-ins, and activity transitions
- Monitored client progress, ensuring adherence to personalized care plans.
- Helped maintain safe, welcoming, and organized center spaces
Caregiver|
Saab Home Care LLC
Madison, WI
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers, and mobility assistance.
- Encouraged residents to complete personal care tasks on own, building confidence and independence.
- Helped with meal service by supporting nutrition needs and maintaining food quality standards.
- Sorted medications, prepared pills, and monitored refill needs to support timely administration and adherence.
Adult Caregiver
CareAparent
Woodbury, Minnesota
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Ensured timely medication administration through diligent monitoring.
- Enhanced client comfort through assistance with dressing, laundry, and folding clothing.
- Coordinated care tasks for a safe and comfortable departure, meeting all client needs before leaving. from the client's home was completed after care tasks.
- Cleaned the client room by mopping to comply with company policy.
House Supervisor- Direct Support Professional
Stonecrest Living
Minnetonka, Minnesota
12.2024 - 11.2026
- Facilitated daily routines and personal care for Stonecrest Living residents, promoting independence and well-being.
- Provided assistance with meals, hygiene, and dressing, ensuring residents' comfort and dignity.
- Prepared meals, completed grocery shopping, and handled housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishes, and cleaning.
- Maintained accurate, confidential records of daily activities, medication logs, and progress notes to support quality care.
- Entered transportation schedules for client pickup and drop-off appointments into the system.
Education
Certificate - Medication Administration
ALEA Assisted Living Education Academy
Wisconsin Dells, WI05-2024
Certificate - Vital signs Measurement
ALEA Assisted Living Education Academy
Wisconsin Dells, WI05-2024
Associate of Science - Report Maltreatment
Clinical LMS (Learning Management System)
Minneapolis, MN07-2026
Associate of Science -
National CPRFoundation
Minneapolis, MN09-2026
Skills
- Activity coordination
- Meal service
- Resident support
- Client record management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1992-07-02
- Nationality: Somalia
Languages
Somali, Not Fluent English
Courses
- Certification of Customer Service, Oct 2023, Hubs Centre for Lifelong Learning
- PCA and CFSS Support worker Training, Nov 2023, Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
- Certification of CPR/ AED / First-Aid, May 2024, National CPR Foundation
- Certification of Reporting Maltreatment
- Certificate of BLS provider
Certification
- Certificate- Medication Administration
- Certificate- Vital Signs Measurement
- Certificate- HIPAA
Timeline
House Supervisor- Direct Support Professional
Stonecrest Living
12.2024 - 11.2026
Adult Caregiver
CareAparent
08.2024 - 10.2024
Caregiver|
Saab Home Care LLC
04.2024 - 08.2024
Program Assistant|
Ceder Adult Daycare Service center
08.2023 - 03.2024
Certificate - Medication Administration
ALEA Assisted Living Education Academy
Certificate - Vital signs Measurement
ALEA Assisted Living Education Academy
Associate of Science - Report Maltreatment
Clinical LMS (Learning Management System)
Associate of Science -
National CPRFoundation